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On the streets of Lagos, it is not the police who wield power but gangs of fight-hardened young men known as Area Boys. Louis spends time with several outfits, joining them as they patrol their turf, clash with local rivals and keep the peace in a brutal

Three-part observational documentary series which explores life at the sharp end of one of the most extreme urban environments in the world: Lagos, Nigeria. Today, more than half the world's population live in cities, and this eye-opening series shows wha

Lagos's version of Venice is a slum, built on water, called Makoko. This three-part observational series continues to explore one of the most extreme urban environments on the planet, by taking a trip into the lives of those who choose to live and work on

This fascinating series continues to look at how people are adapting to modern city life in the 21st century by exploring the slums and ghettos of Lagos, Nigeria. More than 50 per cent of the world's population now live in cities, and that figure is expec

The streets and lagoons of Africa’s largest city, Lagos, Nigeria are often clogged with trash where almost none of which gets recycled. One company, Wecyclers, is trying to change that. Chris Stein reports for VOA from Lagos.

A report released by The Economist Intelligence Unit ranked Lagos as the third worst city to live. The city maintains its position at the lowest rungs of the Global Liveability index. Several other global reports had also said that Lagos, with a populatio